Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Sterling Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Sterling

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 16871933
Grade: Sterling
Model: 1883
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 240 of 279
Grade/Model Total Production: 755,072
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 20943.G483.18S11829.181883M3202.O13072.P6314.7J6041
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,099.81
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,910.82
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.087%
Registry Population: 8 (0.16%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -14.63% Analyzing 1,171 Sales

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


TerryfromCanada Supporter 480 · November 13, 2021

Serial Number 16871933 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2020

Serial Number 16868935 was reported as accurate.

Fretrocker 43 · May 3, 2020

Serial Number 16868935 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Fretrocker 43 · April 9, 2020

Serial Number 16868935 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · December 3, 2019

Serial Number 16869778 was reported as accurate.

Diverguy64 6 · October 1, 2018

Serial Number 16871933 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is definitely not 15 jewels. It is a
seven jewel watch.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · June 8, 2018

Serial Number 16873469 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Clockworksurgeon 3 · January 5, 2017

Serial Number 16868563 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · December 22, 2016

Serial Number 16869710 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · December 8, 2016

Serial Number 16873359 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Clockworksurgeon 3 · December 2, 2016

Serial Number 16868563 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · December 2, 2016

Serial Number 16868563 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · February 2, 2016

Serial Number 16869274 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · September 9, 2014

Serial Number 16868975 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 Jewels
Waltham Grade Sterling Pocket Watch